A Healthy Skin and Coat for Your Dog ...
Does your dog always having a lush, soft coat?
Does your dog's skin remain rash and itch free?
If you said yes to either or both of the above questions, yours is a very fortunate dog.
More likely, like me, you said "No", or, perhaps "Sometimes".
Most of our dogs suffer from a dull coat and/or a skin irritation of some type from time to time. Some poor dogs seem to be plagued by skin problems, which often causes them to molt, or even to pull their own fur out in an attempt to relieve the itchiness.
This can be caused by a number of things, including a vitamin deficiency.
Even if you think you're feeding your dog an ideal diet, it may not be so. For years my vet complimented me on the great health of my dogs due to the largely raw diet I fed them, but little did I realise that down the track they would begin to develop degenerative conditions which I can now only attribute to a failure to supplement with vitamins and/or balanced holistic food.
Yes, diet can impact on your dog's skin condition and the look and feel of your dog's coat in a big way.
And fleas also, of course, can cause major skin irritation for your dog.
But for now, back to the external, and non-parasitic, causes of an irritated, dry or itchy skin.
Kara, my Rottweiler, has pretty sensitive skin - she gets a rash from coming into contact with the pollen from certain plants.
My Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Jet, is more hardy in the coat and skin department. Jet's pretty lucky. She doesn't get incessant itches very often at all, although she has been known to molt once or twice in her 9 years.
To keep your dog's skin and coat in tip top condition and health, a good dog shampoo is really important. When my dogs were younger I sometimes used cheap shampoos from discount stores. I came to the conclusion that this was really false economy. They cleaned the coat reasonably well, but weren't particularly beneficial to the skin.
Now I use an all-natural, enriched shampoo which helps relieve itching and dry, flaky skin. And the coat comes out really silky and it really seems to have a lovely shine. And it has a tearless formula, so it's kind to your dog's eyes! If you'd like to check it out, you'll find the details by clicking here: http://www.DogShampoo.BrigitteRecommends.com
If your dog is anything like my Rottweiler, Kara, your dog's fur is often dusty and not so great to stroke. Kara loves rolling in the dirt outside. When the dirt in the backyard is dry, I can brush out the dust and dirt without too much trouble.
But when it's damp Kara needs to be washed to really get her coat clean again. And when it's been pouring rain for a day or two, I actually try to keep her inside the house as much as possible. Because, yes, she rolls in the wet, sticky mud, when she gets a chance. You should see the mess she gets in. She can be covered in mud from head to toe. And she's most put out when I won't let her in the house in that state!
That's when the shampoo really comes in handy! That link again is: http://www.DogShampoo.BrigitteRecommends.com
(c) 2005, Brigitte Smith, Healthy Happy Dogs
Brigitte Smith is a dog lover with a special interest in holistic dog health. Brigitte is the author of several reports, articles, and the Healthy Happy Dogs newsletter.
For your special FREE report - "How to Improve Your Dog's Health Within 30 Days - Maybe Even Lengthen Your Dog's Life!", Click Here: http://www.healthyhappydogs.com
premium house cleaning Wilmette ..Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are not cheap. On average you... Read More
Cats are living longer lives thanks to dedicated care from... Read More
Last summer, we added a new pet to our family... Read More
Carl Icahn, the hostile takeover master who was THE original... Read More
Many different skin problems can arise in the aquarium. thankfully,... Read More
As pets go hamsters are fairly easy to take care... Read More
One of the most common causes of Feline Urinary Tract... Read More
The greatest fear of most pet owners is that there... Read More
What is Canine Hip Dysplasia?Canine Hip Dysplasia (CHD) is a... Read More
1.) Versatility- A good dog trainer will use techniques and... Read More
Occasionally, some of us get to do work that is... Read More
Did you know that more than one million north americans... Read More
My dear owner,Thank you once again for giving me shelter.... Read More
One of the biggest question asked of the discus breeder... Read More
Pets are people, too. At least, that's the way they... Read More
If your cat has recently decided not to use the... Read More
Mistake #1:"Here, Kitty Kitty..."Unless they have been educated, new horse... Read More
Unfortunately, accidents can - and DO happen, so it's always... Read More
Why does one breed appeal to a person over another?... Read More
Adding a new member to your feline family is usually... Read More
Small dog breeds are great pets, but since their personalities... Read More
We are all busy these days and I know it's... Read More
Your dog is a social being, just like you! He/she... Read More
1. Using tranquilizers.This is illegal in many states but other... Read More
==========The Scoop on Premium Dog Food========If you're interested in premium... Read More
personalized cleaning services Deerfield .."Mom, can we get a puppy?" Who hasn't heard that... Read More
Parachromis managuense has a bad reputation, just like many of... Read More
In order to add love and affection to their lives,... Read More
Dog DoorsWhen we think of dog doors, we think of... Read More
Gone are the days of boring bird cages. Today's bird... Read More
If you're contemplating the idea of starting a home-based business... Read More
Do you want a long and healthy life for your... Read More
While excitement and anticipation will be at the top of... Read More
Many pet owners don't like using a leash, for a... Read More
How important is a dog name? Well let's think about... Read More
Everybody loves a baby animal and Westie puppies are adorable,... Read More
A puppy wanting to chew makes you want to scream!... Read More
A new puppy is a joyous addition to any home.... Read More
The other day I was doing a research online for... Read More
If you have never seen a Shar Pei before, the... Read More
Dog crate training is one of the most effective ways... Read More
Puppy training can and should begin the day you bring... Read More
Dog food is very important for the health of dogs.... Read More
Pet friendly vacations and travel planning make sense -- after... Read More
Just like humans, dogs are subject to diseases and illnesses.... Read More
It was November and I had spent 3 months searching... Read More
There are three important litter box considerations to account for... Read More
Boarding, Breeding, Training & Showing Stables:1. You need to fill... Read More
Hi,I'm Janet CombsMy mother bred and raised Bichon Frises for... Read More
I have encountered folks who have complained to me about... Read More
Pet |